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After space engineer Dr. Bob Deems is forcibly retired when his project is mysteriously canceled by something called Scimitar, he and his niece Jillian move to the Black Forest region of Colorado. There he modifies a fantastic underground space probe named Diamond Two to look for water under the drought stricken High Plains. Troubles arise when the probe runs out of control and accidentally wreaks destruction, even as a secretive organization headed by the enigmatic Taras Tamonash seeks to operate it for use as a new class of secret weapon. With the help of their new friend Neil Rivera, Bob and Jillian strive to use the limited resources at hand to re-program and stop Diamond Two. Ho ...

Sauntering is a way of being and moving about in wild places through which a person recognizes the land as holy and discovers themselves as part of it. In the wild places they frequented, American Nature Writers Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, Enos Mills, Edward Abbey, and Jane Goodall encountered mystery, connection to something bigger than themselves, peace they could not fully articulate, and experiences that transformed them. This book presents their sauntering methods in an organized fashion so that hikers, adventurers, birders, and other outdoor enthusiasts of every kind who are hungry for deeper connection with nature can, with greater regularity, discover themselves as part and p ...

Guide to backcountry skiing in Valdez, Alaska.

Alaska's Bush pilots hear lots of stories about Alaska’s bears! Corky, a lady Alaskan Bush pilot and her Bush pilot friend, Mark, find out that most Alaskans have their own bear story, or stories. And they probably know a person who wants to tell about a unique bear experience! In a short period of time our two pilots get to hear some great bear tales and there are still many more that haven't been told! Most bears attempt to avoid any contact with people, but don’t take any bear for granted. Sometimes encountering a bear can be very funny or at least provide a unique one-on-one experience for anyone without getting hurt! The Momma bears of any kind are extremely protec ...

GREAT CHILDRENS BOOK WITH A WONDERFUL MESSAGE. IT TEACHES CHILDREN THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCEPTANCE AND LOVE. YOU WILL WANT TO GET THE WHOLE COLLECTION FROM NATIONAL PRODUCTIONS UNLIMITED.

Kai Blue is six years old when he meets his dolphin friend, Malu on a beach on the island of Kauai. It is one of the planet's most clean and beautiful beaches but Malu talks to Kai about the importance of taking care of ALL the earth "for all its value, all its worth." Together, they call upon Kai's friends and family to clean up litter and debris. Malu and his crew of dolphins thank the hundreds of people who came out to help and the Kauai people pledge to do their share to keep everything looking bright and new. Kai Blue teaches children of all ages about the small ways children can make a big difference in protecting the earth and preserving it for future generations.

Why did life have such a hold on him, enveloping him in it’s circus-like embrace for so many years? It was very unclean - why did he go out and chew on it each day? He never spat out life, just chewed on it and chewed, and then it was gone.

For years the author slept in a tent, whizzed in a can, up in the dark, battling nerves and heat, chasing birds, boar and deer . . . What was it, he wondered? Among roadrunners, ex-dinosaurs, bump-in-the-night visitors and infernal temperatures, a narrative ensues. Only then is a sense of gratitude and revelation found in the dry wash of a season’s finale. John Graham is a California artist, oral historian and the creator of the El Fornio Story Cycle where Junipero Serra’s heart can be found in a jar. WWW.ELFORNIO.ORG

They’re experienced. They’re prepared. And they’ve seen it all on their world. They’re ready for one last adventure. What they aren’t ready for is the greatest mystery their world has ever encountered. Now they’ll have to brave torrential storms, deadly deserts, and forces unknown in… The Last Adventure.

This book explores the people and places of the Sugarlands, once a thriving community in what is now the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Readers will learn the tricks and tips for locating old homesteads and exploring the vitality of the once-thriving community known then as Sugarville. We will look at advice for modern hikers about hiking off-trail, complete with hand-drawn maps that highlight the homesteads of the community, along with other structures like schools and cemeteries. The book concludes with detailed census information of the many individual graves and cemeteries of Sugarville. While it contains specific information of the Cole family (complete with various family ...